Do you know how to properly identify the white leg markings on horses? Do you know if it’s a sock or a stocking?

These markings can vary greatly from horse to horse. You might need to combine descriptive terms to describe an animal accurately for registration or other paperwork.

Common White Leg Markings

Below are some of the most common white leg markings used to describe patterns on horses:

  • Coronet
  • Half Pastern
  • Ankle
  • Half Stocking or Sock
  • Full Stocking
  • High Stocking (fore)
  • High Stocking (hind)
  • Inside Heel
  • Outside Heel
  • Half Heel
  • Full Heel

You can find more information on leg and face markings here.

Adapted from “Equine Science: Basic Knowledge for Horse People of All Ages,” By Jean T. Griffiths. Copyright Equine Network

Further Reading

White Face Markings on Horses. MySeniorHorse.com